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relaxation

/ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/

re · lax · a · tion ˌriː · læk · ˈseɪ · ʃən

English Definition

n. the state of being free from tension and anxiety

中文释义

放松，休息

Significado en Español

relajación

한국어 뜻

휴식, 이완

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

sự thư giãn

Example Sentence

She reads for relaxation after work.

下班后她通过阅读来放松。

Synonyms

leisure ease rest

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “relaxation”:

A anxiety
B tension
C stress
D ease

Show answer

D — ease. “relaxation” means n. the state of being free from tension and anxiety

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

A warm evening bath is her favorite form of ______ after a very long day.

A stress
B relaxation
C tension
D worry

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B — relaxation. “relaxation” means n. the state of being free from tension and anxiety

Common questions about “relaxation”

What does “relaxation” mean?

relaxation — n. the state of being free from tension and anxiety. In Chinese: 放松，休息.

How do you pronounce “relaxation”?

relaxation is pronounced /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/. It breaks into 4 syllables: re · lax · a · tion.

How do you use “relaxation” in a sentence?

She reads for relaxation after work. (下班后她通过阅读来放松。)

What are synonyms for “relaxation”?

leisure, ease, rest — all close in meaning to relaxation (n. the state of being free from tension and anxiety).

Is “relaxation” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. relaxation appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

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70% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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